Asian Journal of Criminology

Aims & Scope

The Asian Journal of Criminology aims to advance the study of criminology and criminal justice in Asia, to promote evidence-based public policy in crime prevention, and to promote comparative studies about crime and criminal justice.

The Journal provides a platform for criminologists, policymakers, and practitioners and welcomes manuscripts relating to crime, crime prevention, criminal law, medico-legal topics and the administration of criminal justice in Asian countries.

The Journal especially encourages theoretical and methodological papers with an emphasis on evidence-based, empirical research addressing crime in Asian contexts.

It seeks to publish research arising from a broad variety of methodological traditions, including quantitative, qualitative, historical, and comparative methods.

The Journal fosters a multi-disciplinary focus and welcomes manuscripts from a variety of disciplines, including criminology, criminal justice, law, sociology, psychology, forensic science, social work, urban studies, history, and geography.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.616

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9405

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	185

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Using General Strain Theory to Explain Crime in Asian Societies

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Robert

• Asian Criminology – Challenges, Opportunities, and Directions

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Jianhong

• Blurring the Distinction Between Empirical and Normative Legitimacy? A Methodological Commentary on ‘Police Legitimacy and Citizen Cooperation in China’

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Jonathan, Ben

• Criminal Exploitation of Online Systems by Organised Crime Groups

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Kim-Kwang Raymond, Russell G.

• Confidence in the Police: Where does Taiwan Rank in the World?

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Liqun, Mengyan

• A Green Criminological Exploration of Illegal Wildlife Trade in Vietnam

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Anh, Tanya

• Stigma, Discrimination, and Hate Crimes in Chinese-Speaking World amid Covid-19 Pandemic

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Jianhua, Guyu, Wei, Wenyuan, Zhihao, Zhaoyu, Han

• Corruption and Wildlife Trafficking: Three Case Studies Involving Asia

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Tanya, Kelly, Laura, Ryan, Rachel

• Understanding Domestic Violence in India During COVID-19: a Routine Activity Approach

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Akshaya, Shankey

• Police Legitimacy and Citizen Cooperation in China: Testing an Alternative Model

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Ivan Y., Luye, Yuning, Rong

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